Premier League forced to release Arsenal VAR statement after Bukayo Saka incident

Arsenal needed to beat Ipswich to delay Liverpool winning the Premier League, it was a fast start with two goals before Ipswich were reduced to 10

Leif Davis was shown a red card for a wild tackle on Arsenal star Bukayo Saka. (Image: Photo by David Price/Arsenal

The Premier League have confirmed that Ipswich Town defender Leif Davis was sent off for endangering Bukayo Saka during their clash against Arsenal. The Gunners’ star forward was left in a heap by the former Leeds United academy prospect in the first-half after a wild tackle through the back of the England international.

Davis caught Saka high on the back of his ankle as he shielded the ball inside the Arsenal half, which sparked an injury concern for the attacker – who only recently returned from hamstring  surgery.

It’s late. It’s really reckless, I don’t think he can have any complaints.

“He knew he was going to have a long afternoon Leif Davis but Saka’s not going anywhere, he say he mightn’t have caught him high but it’s a poor challenge, no intent to play the ball.

“A little apology there coming off, that’s as good as an omission of guilt, isn’t it? I just don’t know what he’s thinking.

“Saka has his body in, he’s nowhere near the ball. That’s deliberate from Davis.”

In a statement from the Premier League, they said: “The referee’s call of red card to Davis for serious foul play was checked and confirmed by VAR – with the challenge deemed to be endangering the safety of an opponent.”

Arsenal knew that anything other than a win would’ve handed Liverpool the chance to win the Premier League with a win at Leicester City.

However, the Gunners showed no sign of a hangover from their midweek heroics against Real Madrid and raced into a two-goal lead thanks to goals from Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli.